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SD60 Technology Services

Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

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Presented by Jayson Jopio and Laurie Petrucci

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Vision & Mission 

Educational Vision

To drive success in learning with the support of educational technology. We see technology empowering our students and educators with innovative, accessible, and transformative learning opportunities. We envision learning where technology seamlessly integrates with pedagogy to foster personalized, inclusive, and lifelong learning experiences. Our commitment, as a technology department, is to support students and staff in capacity building to acquire technology skills that cultivates a digitally-literate generation ready to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape, driven by creativity, critical thinking, and responsible digital citizenship. 

Operational Mission

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Our Department strives to provide the best technology support possible for our staff and students. 

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Who are we? And what are our roles?

  • IT Manager: Jayson Jopio​
  • District Vice-Principal - Innovation & Technology - Laurie Petrucci ​
  • District Network Admin: ​
  • Technology Facilitator, Admin Assistant:   Holly Rowe​
  • Tech Facilitator- Student Information Systems, MyEd BC Level 1 support - Jennie Copeland​
  • Wide Area Network Specialist - Ryan London
  • Local Area Network Specialist - Bruce Wood
  • Local Area Network Specialist  - JP Wood
  • Local Area Network Specialist  - Dudes Antonio
  • Local Area Network Specialist  - Mark Cuerpo
  • Local Area Network Specialist  - Jeff Puno
  • Library Media Technician - Vanessa Kloppenburg 
  • Library Media Technician – Pamela-Ann Malone 
  • Local Area Network Specialist NPSS - Jack Li
  • Network Consultant - The Key Learning Centre - Syed Zaidi

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Educational Goals

  • Intellectual,
  • Human & Social
  • Career & Skill Development

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Intellectual Development Goals

Our goal for Technology Services involves seamlessly integrating technology with pedagogy, which means that technology should complement and enhance teaching and learning strategies.

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    • Technology will empower our learners and personalize learning experiences:
      • Teachers have new ways of assessing student work and communicating this learning with parents using tools such as Google Classrooms and Spaces Edu.
      • Students can showcase their learning in multi-representation formats such as visually, orally or written expression. This is essential if we are to support a Universal Designs for Learning approach in our district
      • With access to technology, students have enhanced access to information, and interactive learning experiences. Our district site, Digmore, provides online resources available to students and staff.

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    • Technology fosters Innovation in Learning
      • Technology can introduce new and creative ways of teaching and learning, such as virtual reality, robotics, and coding.

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Human & Social Development Goals

Our goal for Technology Services is to support Inclusion and ensure that educational technology can be used to provide the access points necessary for all students to learn. 

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  • Our department partners with Set-BC (Special Education Technology) and Arc-BC (Adapted Resources Consortium – British Columbia)

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    • Students who need alternative learning platforms are provided with devices from Set-BC and adapted materials from Arc-BC to support learning. For example, students with visual-impairment may need audio books instead of written text to access their learning materials.

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  • Our department provides training to our EAs, Classroom Teachers and LATs in the use of technology
    • Students may need reader and scribe support in both numeracy and literacy, which can be accessed with technology such as Google Read & Write. This Google extensions includes features such as speech-to-text or text-to-speech.

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Career/Skill Development Goals

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    • Lifelong learning, which is essential in an ever-evolving world. Technology can provide the tools for continuous education and skill development.
    • Capacity Building: Our commitment to supporting capacity building for both students and staff is crucial. Training and skill development are essential to fully harness the potential of educational technology
    • Digital Literacy: Our goal to cultivate a digitally-literate generation aligns with the need for students to be proficient not only in using technology but also in understanding its broader societal implications.
    • Global Perspective: Recognizing the importance of preparing students for an ever-evolving global landscape is forward-thinking. Technology can connect students to the world and its challenges.
    • Skills Emphasis: The emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and responsible digital citizenship reflects a holistic approach to education, recognizing that technological skills are embedded in curricular and core competencies.

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Technology Services supports Careers and Skill development and fosters:​

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OPERATIONAL GOALS

  • CYBER SECURITY
  • ENHANCE DIGITAL LEARNING
  • BUDGET AND RESOURCE PLANNING

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CYBER SECURITY

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Strengthen network  security by using firewall provided by the Ministry, intrusion detection system and zero trust policy.

Strengthen

Ensure that all district devices have up-to-date windows operating system, patch and the anti-virus protection.

Ensure

Develop a business continuity and disaster recovery plan to ensure data and services are available in-case of cyberattacks or disasters.

Continue to develop our repository of Privacy Impact Assessements (PIAs).

Develop

Implement secure and regular data backups to ensure data can be restored in the event of data loss.

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Enhance Digital Learning

Ensure all staff members and students have access to necessary digital resources, such as computers, laptops, Chromebooks and iPads.

Ensure everyone has access to appropriate digital devices, whether school-owned or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and reliable internet connectivity during the building occupancy hours.

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Budget and Resource Planning

  • Develop a technology budget for ongoing maintenance, upgrades and expansion.
  • Prioritize technology projects based on their impact on educational outcomes and student needs.
  • Lifecycle management strategy for the replacement or upgrade of aging equipment.
  • Maintain transparency in budget planning and reporting.  Ensuring they understand how technology funds are allocated.            

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By the Numbers

    •  802 iPads in the elementary schools
    • 24 iPads in the Middle Schools
    • 20 iPads at NPSS

iPads:

Chromebooks:

1644 

Desktop computers

1497

Data Centre

95% virtualized

Wireless Access Points

280

Printers

Screen-Mirroring Devices

135

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CHALLENGES OUR DEPARTMENT FACES

  • Protecting the data and system from cyberattacks, including ransomware, phishing and data breaches. 
  • Legacy systems that are difficult and costly to replace. 
  • Downtime and Disaster Recovery to ensure continuity and minimizing downtime during technology failure.
  • Hardware replacement is becoming more expensive.

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Department Successes

  • TELUS VoIP deployment to Dr. Kearney, Clearview and Ma. Murray School
  •  All servers across the district are upgraded to Server 2019
  • Wonowon Portable School                 (21 Computers, 10 Chromebooks, Projector, Airtame, Wifi Connection)
  • Piloting SpacesEDU - a digital portfolio and proficiency-based assessment platform built to showcase growth
  • The department has had a smooth transition with IT management change

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Thank You!